7759. Shulammith
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Shulammith: Shulammith

Original Word: שׁוּלַמִּית
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: Shuwlammiyth
Pronunciation: shoo-lam-MEETH
Phonetic Spelling: (shoo-lam-meeth')
Definition: Shulammith
Meaning: peaceful, the Shulammith

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Shulamite

From shalam; peaceful (with the article always prefixed, making it a pet name); the Shulammith, an epithet of Solomon's queen -- Shulamite.

see HEBREW shalam

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
heroine of the Song of Solomon
NASB Translation
Shulammite (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
שׁוּלַמִּית usually explained as adjective, of a people, feminine Shulammite; — with article as noun ׳הַשּׁ heroine of Songs of Songs Cant 7:1(twice in verse); = Shunammite (from שׁוּנֵם, modern Sulem), B Σουμανεῖτις; but א A Σουλαμιτις; ? compare Nabataean proper name, feminine שלימת = , Lzb376.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root word שָׁלוֹם (shalom), meaning "peace."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "Shulammith" in the Strong's Concordance, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text of the Song of Solomon. However, the concept of peace, from which the name is derived, can be related to the Greek word εἰρήνη (eirēnē), Strong's Greek Number 1515, which also means "peace."

Usage: The term "Shulammith" is used in the context of the Song of Solomon to refer to a woman, often interpreted as the beloved or bride in the poetic dialogue.

Context: The name "Shulammith" appears in the Song of Solomon, specifically in Song of Solomon 6:13, where it is used to address or describe the female protagonist of the poem. The Shulammith is often understood to be a representation of the ideal bride, embodying beauty, grace, and peace. The name itself, derived from the root שָׁלוֹם (shalom), suggests a character associated with peace and completeness. The Shulammith is a central figure in the Song of Solomon, which is a poetic book celebrating love and affection between a bride and groom. The identity of the Shulammith has been the subject of much scholarly discussion, with interpretations ranging from a literal historical figure to an allegorical representation of Israel or the Church. The use of the name "Shulammith" highlights the themes of harmony and unity that are prevalent throughout the Song of Solomon.

Forms and Transliterations
בַּשּׁ֣וּלַמִּ֔ית בשולמית הַשּׁ֣וּלַמִּ֔ית השולמית baš·šū·lam·mîṯ bashShulamMit baššūlammîṯ haš·šū·lam·mîṯ hashShulamMit haššūlammîṯ
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Englishman's Concordance
Songs 6:13
HEB: שׁ֤וּבִי שׁ֙וּבִי֙ הַשּׁ֣וּלַמִּ֔ית שׁ֥וּבִי שׁ֖וּבִי
NAS: back, O Shulammite; Come back, come back,
KJV: return, O Shulamite; return,
INT: Come back Shulammite come back

Songs 6:13
HEB: מַֽה־ תֶּחֱזוּ֙ בַּשּׁ֣וּלַמִּ֔ית כִּמְחֹלַ֖ת הַֽמַּחֲנָֽיִם׃
NAS: should you gaze at the Shulammite, As at the dance
KJV: upon thee. What will ye see in the Shulamite? As it were the company
INT: Why gaze the Shulammite the dance armies

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 7759
2 Occurrences


baš·šū·lam·mîṯ — 1 Occ.
haš·šū·lam·mîṯ — 1 Occ.















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